Rory Gallagher

Rory Gallagher

musician Ireland

Rory Gallagher was an influential Irish blues and rock guitarist, known for his incredible skill and passionate performances. Often celebrated by legends like Led Zeppelin as 'the best guitarist in the world,' Gallagher's music blended rock, blues, and folk elements. He gained prominence in the late 1960s and 1970s, both as a solo artist and with his band Taste. His legacy continues to inspire musicians worldwide, and he is remembered for his raw energy and creativity, particularly in live performances. Recently, he was in the news as Ireland commemorates the 30th anniversary of his passing with the Rory Gallagher International Festival, celebrating his contributions to music.

Born on Mar 02, 1948 (77 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
5,932
Power
6$
Sentiment
5.50
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ireland 2 5.50 0.12% +0% 5,030,000 5,932 $5,100 6$
Totals 2 5,030,000 5,932 $5,100 6$
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Recent Mentions

Ireland Ireland: Ciaran Meenagh was a member of Rory Gallagher’s back room team for five years. 6

Ciaran Meenagh Paddy Tally Conor Laverty Chrissy Mckaigue Tom O Sullivan Diarmuid O Connor Dara Moynihan
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Ciaran Meenagh appointed Derry football manager, Kerry name extended panel for All-Ireland final – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Rory Gallagher stepped away prior to the 2023 Ulster final. 5

Gavin Devlin Mickey Harte Ger Brennan Peter Dooley Sean Mcclean Ciaran Meenagh Paddy Tally
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Gavin Devlin appointed as Louth manager on a three-year term – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: GAA coach and former Derry football manager Rory Gallagher is seeking damages for alleged defamation. 5

Jarlath Burns Nicola Gallagher Tomas O Riain
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: GAA manager Rory Gallagher seeks damages from Jarlath Burns and the association over alleged defamation – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Bonamassa will perform Gallagher’s Irish Tour ’74 set in full to mark the 30th anniversary of the Ballyshannon-born guitarist’s death in 1995 at age 47. 9

Joe Bonamassa Sheena Crowley Michael Crowley Len Bonamassa Denis Desmond
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Bluesman Joe Bonamassa buys Fender guitar in same Cork shop his hero Rory Gallagher bought his – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Rory Gallagher was honored with the naming of the main airport artery at Cork Airport in his memory. 9

Micheal Martin
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Taoiseach says UN being ‘eroded’, calls for world powers to de-escalate Iran-Israel conflict – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Rory Gallagher’s signature Fender Stratocaster guitar was auctioned, and the State aimed to keep it from foreign ownership. 7

Micheal Martin Denis Desmond Michael O Leary Joe Elliott Kristine Elliott David Duffy Marty Morrissey Ralph Fiennes Stanley Tucci Pope Francis Simon Harris
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Denis Desmond’s Rory Gallagher guitar deal came with a tax break to the tune of €930k – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Former Derry football manager Rory Gallagher has commenced legal proceedings against the GAA and its president, Jarlath Burns after the latter intervened in his appointment as a coach to the Naas senior football team earlier this year. 5

Jarlath Burns Nicola Gallagher
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Rory Gallagher issues legal proceedings against GAA and Jarlath Burns – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Rory Gallagher is celebrated as Ballyshannon’s other favourite son, known for his music and having a statue in the town. 9

William Allingham Wb Yeats Ivan Turgenev Lord Tennyson Thomas Carlyle Ernest Boyd
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Gnomes of Donegal - Frank McNally on William Allingham’s peculiar brand of Irishness – The Irish Times

Italy Italy: Rory Gallagher is remembered 30 years after his death as one of the greatest guitarists in the world. 9

Oscar Wilde Van Morrison
Corriere della Sera: Mostre e letteratura: 125 anni fa moriva Oscar Wilde